Since September 2009 we have offered the OCR English Literature specification. However, the change from a modular to linear system of examinations across all English Examination Boards means that we shall be teaching the CCEA specification at AS Level from September 2015.

AS English Literature:

AS Examination Modules

Texts (To be chosen from the lists by teachers)

Module 1 - Internally Assessed: 40% of AS

The Study of Drama

Two pieces of Coursework:

A. Response to Shakespeare

B. Creative Response to Drama

Section A: The Study of Shakespeare.

One text from:

Henry IV Part I; Antony and Cleopatra; The Tempest; As You Like It; Richard II.

In Years 8 and 9, pupils have a timetabled Literacy lesson once a week in addition to their English classes. During this time, pupils follow a programme that promotes reading for pleasure, library skills and literacy skills.

Year 9 and 10 pupils had a unique opportunity to attend a Poetry Reading and workshop with Manchester poet Tony Walsh in the school library, as part of the Belfast Book Festival in June. Tony performed some of his poems, talked about his work and worked with the pupils to produce original collaborative poems with each group.

It was time to choose some great summer reads at the Scholastic Book Fair. As well as the popular titles by John Green and Suzanne Collins, new favourites this year included brand new editions of the classics like Wuthering Heights and stories from World War II.

We were delighted to welcome Sinead Morrissey for another visit to the English Department in March this year. Year 8 and 9 pupils took part in a poetry workshop and created their own sensory poems using memory as inspiration.